Riley Sousa (middle) looks on at the ready as Kelly Kosnik makes the play. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
The Blue Wave about began the season battling all out to get by league rival Ludlowe, the team it need not have to beat again to retain the FCIAC crown.
The delayed girls volleyball playoffs start with quarterfinals at home against No. 8 Ridgefield on Tuesday.
But because of a format change to the tournament, brought on by Superstorm Sandy, the No. 1 Wave (18-0) will not tangle with the No. 2 Falcons (17-1) again.
These playoffs halt at the semifinals, with the two teams left standing becoming co-champs.
Ludlowe plays No. 7 Westhill in the quarters, then faces the winner of the Stamford vs. Staples match-up in the semis, while Darien would play the winner of the Greenwich vs. Trumbull match on Wednesday.
The Wave’s early season Sept. 21 win over Ludlowe is featured — along with its all-wins FCIAC regular season celebrated — with a picture scroll below.
The girls get instructions from the bench. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Brittany Osborn goes for a dig with Riley Sousa at the right. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
The crew bonds between points. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Callan Clasby makes a point. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Brittany Osborn at the net. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Lots of points to ring in as one. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Lauren Pryor about to let fly. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Callan Clasby focused in. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Taylor Cockerill gets her hands up. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Kelly Kosnik with lots to smile about. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Callan Clasby (No. 13), backed up by Lauren Pryor, primed for an incoming serve. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Riley Sousa (left) and Callan Clasby are on it. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Riley Sousa. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Kelly Kosnik’s got this. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Riley Sousa’s ready for anything. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Callan Clasby digs a volley. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Celia Martzolf thinks it over. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Riley Sousa alert at mid-court. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Callan Clasby’s happy in her work. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Riley Sousa makes for the roof. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Kathleen Burke in the moment with victory near. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Riley Sousa crouches at the ready. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Callan Clasby. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Riley Sousa gets a boost. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Callan Clasby confident and set for the serve. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Riley Sousa lets it rip. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Kelly Kosnik. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Brittany Osborn looking to serve. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Lauren Pryor turns in toward the play. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Lauren Pryor (No. 4) takes a breath after a tough point. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Kelly Kosnik stretches for the dig. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Celia Martzolf takes a cue from the bench. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Kelly Kosnik at ease under fire. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Riley Sousa (left) and Callan Clasby holler up a rally. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Kelly Kosnik up for a serve. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Callan Clasby takes a look before serving. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Kelly Kosnik shouts it out. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
About to serve, Callan Clasby looks for a soft spot on the other side. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
Kelly Kosnik keeps the ball off the floor. (Darien Times/Steven Buono photo)
